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What your accent says about you (and your identity), with Rob Drummond

Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing

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Accents and Social Class in the UK

This chapter examines the cultural importance of accents in the UK, highlighting how social class and historical biases shape perceptions of different ways of speaking. It also discusses the experiences of migrants, particularly Polish individuals in Manchester, and the impact of media in reinforcing certain accents as more prestigious.

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